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A New Zealand (M ā ori) Model of PR. Graeme Sterne Manukau Institute of Technology Auckland New Zealand. Why consider a M ā ori model of PR?. Growing global awareness of indigenous cultures Fragmentation of markets calls for innovation and differentiation
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A New Zealand (Māori) Model of PR Graeme Sterne Manukau Institute of Technology Auckland New Zealand
Why consider a Māori model of PR? • Growing global awareness of indigenous cultures • Fragmentation of markets calls for innovation and differentiation • Minority cultures have been suppressed • These cultures may have some refreshing approaches and insights • Need to break the molds of corporate PR with their embedded cultural imperialism
Europeans have defined their model PR in Europevan Ruler, Vercic, Butschi, Flodin Journal of Public Relations Research, 2004, 16:1 • PR is reflective – analyzing social trends • PR is managerial – executing organizational strategies • PR is operational – executes communication plans • PR is educational – increases organizational capacity to be responsive to societal trends
Americans are trying to go global Overcoming EthnocentrismChoi & Cameron,Journal of Public Relations Research, 2005, 17:2 • Need more than just the western view of PR • Managerial perspective • Strong emphasis on reputation • Rationalist bias
What constitutes excellence in PR • Equality of relationship? • Ethical responsibility? • Better measurement? • An integrated model?
A New Zealand (Māori) Model of PR Acknowledgement: Kotuku Tibble and Renata Blair
Whakapapa • Declaration of identity • Acknowledgement of history • Connections with land and water • Ultimate source
Manaakitanga • Hospitality, welcoming • Desire to do good for / with others • Reciprocity • Keeping people and their needs central
Tāpu • The sacred things • Accountability • Respect
He aha te mea nui o te ao?He tangata. He tangata. He tangata.What is the most important thing in the world?It is people. It is people, It is people
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